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W672 PBY

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

95,545 mi
Last recorded95,545 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW672 PBY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 95,545 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 95,545 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 92,918 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 92,918 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords visible - badly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front tyre size is 225/45/17

Pass 3 Jan 2024 90,146 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 87,071 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 87,071 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded two of (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 84,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 82,077 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 82,077 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 80,319 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 80,314 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 78,154 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 75,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 71,923 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 71,150 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 69,527 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 68,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres perished in tread pattern

os handbrake effort low

Pass 16 Jun 2012 67,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust silencer o/s mounting broken off body.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 65,471 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 65,471 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 61,159 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 57,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 57,928 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 53,157 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 49,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 45,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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W672 PBY is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2000 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 70,817 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W672 PBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W672 PBY is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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